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fromTruthout
3 days ago

ICE Kidnapped My Neighbor in Broad Daylight. The Aftermath Left Me Reeling.

Chicago has experienced mass ICE detentions in unmarked vans, prompting community resistance, expanded legal aid, and rapid-response coalitions.
Chicago
fromArtforum
5 days ago

Tony Fitzpatrick (1958-2025)

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago-born multidisciplinary artist celebrated for bird imagery and gritty urban collages, died at sixty-six while awaiting a double lung transplant.
fromIslands
6 days ago

The Best American Cities To Go See Live Theater (Other Than New York), According To Reddit - Islands

New York City is the most popular place in the country to plan a trip based around theater - and for good reason; home to Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway theaters, you could see multiple shows a day here and not get bored. However, just because New York has a reputation for being the nation's top theater destination doesn't mean that it's the only U.S. city with a fantastic theater scene.
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Dining
fromEater Chicago
9 years ago

Chicago's Best Sandwiches

Chicago's sandwich scene offers inventive, high-quality sandwiches across bakeries, cafes, and restaurants, surpassing national chains with both classic subs and novel gourmet creations.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Supreme Court's Arrogance Is Creating Surprising Problems for Trump

Seventh Circuit blocked deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, finding no credible evidence of widespread violence to justify the mobilization.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

'Go to Hell!' Actor John Cusack Rages Against Trump and His 'Masked Goons' at No Kings Rally

John Cusack condemned President Donald Trump's deployment of ICE and Border Patrol agents to Chicago and told him to "go to hell."
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Watching from Australia while Donald Trump targets my home of Chicago with armed troops prompts deep questions | Miles Herbert

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fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

ICE Escalates Raids as Illinois Officials Denounce Troop Deployment to Chicago

Federal immigration raids and the threat of National Guard deployment in Chicago are escalating tensions and putting residents, including U.S. citizens, at risk.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Chicago, turned into a war zone' by immigration terror

Federal forces clashed violently with protesters in Chicago over migrant detention operations, prompting National Guard deployment and legal challenges from city and state officials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Watching from Australia while Donald Trump targets my home of Chicago with armed troops prompts deep questions | Miles Herbert

#national-guard-deployment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

National guard troops protecting' ICE and other federal property in Chicago area US politics live

National Guard troops deployed to protect ICE and federal facilities in Chicago; 500 troops activated under Northern Command for 60 days.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know

Chicago officials resisted a planned National Guard deployment while President Trump confirmed it, alongside a major ICE immigration operation and strong local political opposition.
#national-guard
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump live: US courts to examine troop deployments in Chicago, Portland

President Donald Trump ordered National Guard deployments that are being legally challenged by governors and will be tested in two court hearings.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

National guard remains in Chicago area as judge to rule on Trump deployment

Roughly 500 National Guard troops were mobilized near Chicago for a 60-day federal protection mission amid unclear deployment details and pending legal challenges.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Chicago to host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

“The WNBA is thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly deliver unforgettable competition and community outreach. Together with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the game's brightest stars, engaging WNBA fans around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of basketball's most iconic cities.”
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Chicago
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Conflict on the Streets of Chicago

Federal agents carried out mass arrests and aggressive enforcement in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants and provoking community conflict and legal and political backlash.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Mexican gangs, the perfect fuel to double down on the federal offensive in Chicago

Federal forces deployed in Chicago have clashed with residents as DHS alleges Mexican criminal networks offered bounties to target federal agents, prompting escalated federal action.
#border-patrol
#wgn-tv
#ice
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

ICE Targets Chicago's Homeless Community

Since September, at least six unhoused Chicagoans have been abducted by federal agents. That number is likely higher, but the social invisibility and isolation already faced by people experiencing homelessness make their disappearances harder to track. "While we have heard several reports that we are working to verify, we don't have an exhaustive list or count of all incidents involving people experiencing homelessness," wrote Melissa West, staff attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Law Project of the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH), over email Monday.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Trump Admin 'Seriously' Considering Using the Insurrection Act, Reports NBC

President Donald Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy National Guard troops to major cities to address crime.
#trump
#immigration
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Federal immigration raids in Chicago have involved helicopter assaults, chemical agents, mass arrests and detentions of citizens, legal residents, and children, intensifying community tensions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
US politics

ICE will 'ramp up' immigration raids in Los Angeles, other 'sanctuary cities,' border advisor says

ICE plans to increase immigration raids in sanctuary cities and is considering a naval base north of Chicago as a hub for enforcement in Chicago.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Federal agents taunted Chicago woman to do something' before shooting her, attorney claims

The attorney for a woman who was shot by federal agents in Chicago over the weekend after she allegedly rammed a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle has claimed that body-camera footage captures one of the officers saying, Do something, bitch, before opening fire, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The shooting occurred on Saturday morning in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, as immigration agents, at the behest of the second Trump administration, have been scouring Illinois's largest city for people to deport.
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Food & drink
fromNBC Chicago
3 weeks ago

Popular NYC ice cream shop to open second Chicago location, bring back iconic limited-time flavor

Van Leeuwen opens a second Chicago location at Willis Tower, bringing back limited-time Jeppson's Malört flavor and offering grand-opening promotions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago

Federal agents at the Broadview ICE facility escalated enforcement against protesters and journalists, using tear gas, pepper balls, and aggressive arrests that impacted locals and businesses.
fromColossal
4 weeks ago

Discover Fresh Talent and Immersive Art Experiences at The Other Art Fair Chicago

The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Artifact Events in Ravenswood, Chicago, from October 30 to November 2-and this edition is bursting with creative surprises. More than 115 independent artists will fill the venue with fresh artwork, playful installations, and interactive experiences that make art accessible, fun, and unforgettable. Whether you're discovering the fair for the first time or coming back for more, this fall is your chance to immerse yourself in Chicago's most vibrant art event.
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Chicago
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Riot Fest 2025 Celebrated 20 Years with Silly Punk Spunk from Green Day, Blink-182, and More: Review + Photos

Riot Fest 2025 in Chicago celebrated its 20th anniversary, reaffirming its punk roots with headliners Blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day while remaining independent.
Women
fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

This New Women's Sports Bar Levels the Playing Field

Babe's Sports Bar in Logan Square will screen only women's sports, offering stylish, laid-back hospitality and joining a growing national movement of women's-sports-focused bars.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dreamers review powerful film about immigrant kids in the US, denied their chance of citizenship

Carlos, the main subject, is one such case: originally from Mexico, he crossed the border at the age of nine with his three brothers and his parents. Now in his late 30s, Carlos has spent all of his adult life in America, yet there is no legal pathway for him to citizenship. A tragedy looms large. Jorge, one of Carlos's siblings, was deported to Mexico after a minor driving offence, leaving behind his partner and his son.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Essay: An Angeleno dines in Mexican Chicago. They're just like us

That's because Chicago is just like us: big, urban, vibrant, and brown. This summer I visited the city where I always feel the flutter of familiarity. Let it be said: Chicago, like L.A., is Mexican as hell. Los Angeles may have more Mexican residents in total numbers, but in terms of who makes up each city's Latino population, Chicago is "as Mexican" as Los Angeles. Consider that about a third of Chicago is Hispanic or Latino, and roughly 73% of those people identify as Mexican. In Los Angeles, more than 45% are Latino, and about 71% of that population is Mexican, according to recent census data.
Chicago
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Cubs Should Ban Charlie Kirk From Wrigley Field

Chicago faces the threat of domestic military occupation while political leaders label justice-seeking protestors as enemies and advocate forceful suppression.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

DHS Launches Crackdown in Chicago Despite Objections From Mayor, Illinois Gov

Police officers watch as people participate in a demonstration against the planned deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago on September 6, 2025.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today! After weeks of threatening to invade Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched "Operation Midway Blitz" on Monday to abduct, detain, and deport some of the millions of immigrant community members in the city.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jake Tapper Asks Tom Homan if Trump Wants 'WAR' in Chicago

President Trump posted a Truth Social meme depicting Chicago burning with his face superimposed and captioned "I love the smell of deportations in the morning."
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Critics Erupt Over Trumps Social Media Bomb

I love the smell of deportations in the morning Trump posted. Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR, in reference to Trump's rebranding of the Department of Defense. Behind an AI-generated image of Trump as the main character in the movie is a depiction of Chicago burning with helicopters hovering over the city.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chicago gears up for Trump's national guard deployment: We aren't helpless'

Federal agents and potential national guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago, prompting community concern amid recent shootings and political conflict with local leaders.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've been to all 50 states, but these 7 walkable US cities stole my heart

Chicago and Carmel-by-the-Sea are highly walkable destinations offering pedestrian-friendly streets, scenic paths, and vibrant neighborhoods ideal for exploring without a car.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Methinks Trump Is a Little Scared of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

Trump considered deploying federal troops to Chicago but shifted toward New Orleans amid legal and political obstacles and a welcoming Governor Jeff Landry.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Fires Back at Trump's Chicago Slander' With Blunt, 2-Word Putdown

Chicago is defended against claims that it is the world's most dangerous city, with evidence showing many U.S. cities have higher murder rates.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

As Trump plans to invade Chicago, Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker implores us to think about 'What comes next?'

"We have reason to believe that the Trump administration has already begun staging the Texas National Guard for deployment in Illinois," Pritzker said. "First, Donald Trump is positioning armed federal agents and staging military vehicles on federal property, such as the Great Lakes Naval base. It is likely those agents will be with ICE, Customs and Border Patrol, the Department of Homeland Security' and other similarly situated federal agencies. Many of these individuals are being relocated from Los Angeles for deployment in Chicago."
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US politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump says he will order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore despite local opposition

President Trump will direct federal law enforcement and National Guard deployments to Chicago and Baltimore despite opposition from local officials.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Daron Malakian Surprises System of a Down Tribute Band by Joining Them Onstage

Daron Malakian unexpectedly joined a System of a Down tribute band in Chicago, performing "Cigaro" spontaneously after spotting them near Wrigley Field.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Congress returns after recess as threat of government shutdown looms US politics live

Congress returns with under a month to negotiate funding and avert a potential government shutdown on September 30.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

No Federal Troops!' Chicago Mayor Rejects Trump's Crackdown as 53 Residents Shot Over Labor Day Weekend

Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected federal troop deployment and barred local police collaboration with federal authorities amid a surge in Chicago shootings.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents "amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government." When asked during a news conference about federal agents who are presumably "taking orders," Johnson replied: "Yeah, and I don't take orders from the federal government." Johnson also blocked Chicago police from wearing face coverings to hide their identities,
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Chicago mayor signs order to resist possible Trump troop deployment

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring local law enforcement from collaborating with federal troops or immigration enforcement amid threats of military deployment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chicago Mayor Defies Trump, Orders Police Not To Aid Crackdown: Our People Have Not Asked For This'

Chicago's mayor ordered the police not to assist federal agents in joint patrols, arrests, or civil immigration enforcement to protect residents from federal overreach.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Pat McCarry: What trying to organise my 20-year J-1 reunion taught me about the realities of friendship in your 40s

I did my J-1 in Chicago at a time the Cubs were still cursed by the Billy Goat, French fries were 'freedom fries', Tom Brady and Kobe Bryant were the new sporting icons, and La Résistance were the WWE's biggest villains. I was part of the college student droves that skittle into various cities, towns and resorts across America, each summer. I travelled to Chicago alone, with ER episodes and a barely touched Lonely Planet as the height of my research.
Chicago
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Declares, I Have the Right To Do Anything I Want' Because I'm the President'

President Trump asserted unilateral authority to deploy federal and military forces into U.S. cities, claiming he can act despite local opposition and emphasizing police cooperation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

John Kasich GOES OFF After Analyst Triggers Him On Crime

Crime in cities like Chicago and Baltimore presents real safety concerns; National Guard deployments require clearly defined mission, authority, and duration.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Yes or No!?' Chicago's Dem Mayor Refuses FIVE Times to Answer Scarborough on Whether He'd Accept More Cop Funding

who has advocated for cooperation between cities and the federal government on crime, asked what a productive relationship with the Trump administration looks like? An excellent question, Johnson said. First of all, he could start by restoring the over $800 million that was taken away from violence prevention efforts back in April. He continued to detail work with community-led conflict resolution organizations and trained mental health professionals that, in some cases, have circumvented the need for a police officer to turn up at that scene.
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